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Post Number

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Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Rectorate -> HIV and AIDS Centre

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

28/9/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The Health Promotion & Wellness (HIV/AIDS) unit of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) is seeking to appoint a qualified Project Manager permanently to perform a lead role in managing the implementation of strategic and operational projects.

The successful candidate will facilitate timely decisions to maintain project schedules and budgets; provide the Director with regular project updates and reports, maintain trusting relationships, and identify and manage project risks and issues and work closely with the Director in the conceptualization and implementation of the unit's vision and programmes.

Reporting to the Director: Health Promotion & Wellness (HIV/AIDS), the duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager shall include the following:

• To conceptualize, implement, and evaluate multiple programmes under the guidance of the Director, to promote healthy social life behaviours, and implement health education activities designed to promote health and wellness in domains such as, but not limited to, sexual health, substance abuse, mental health, and preventative health care. This includes inter alia, support for the recruitment, training, support, and mentoring of peer educators recruited at regular intervals, implementing peer-led activities, conducting regular campus-wide and residence programmes, executing community outreach initiatives, monitoring and evaluation, coordinating and overseeing confidential record keeping, developing and overseeing referrals for help, and the completion of all grant stipulations like regular statistics and reports,
• Assist the Director in the provision of health promotion, prevention, and advocacy and health and human rights programmes and strategies, including curriculum enrichment, and educational materials to educate and equip students to contribute meaningfully as responsible citizens,
• Effectively build and manage relationships across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders (from executive management, line management, operational staff, and third-party contractors) to align focus and activities to achieve the aims and outcomes under the Director,
• Manage the programme constraints of scope, time, budget, quality, risk, and resources,
• Engage in administrative duties, administrative coordination, and apply conflict resolution skills to ensure the timely completion of tasks, and comply with the University's Project Governance framework,
• Create project resource plans and effectively facilitate resource allocation, including financial resource allocation, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders and volunteers,
• Oversee multiple project budgets effectively, including forecasting, variance reporting, and financial resource allocations,
• Identify project risks, and provide prudent and timely facilitation of risk assessment and mitigation plans with stakeholders,
• Provide the Director with regular project updates and reports,
• Create and manage necessary documents for projects, grant stipulations, and Unit requirements. This includes supporting the development and implementation of required protocols and monitoring and evaluation instruments, ensuring confidentiality, document storage, and reports,
• Assist the Director with funding and resource proposals to execute the Unit's vision,
• Coordinate and implement the media and communication strategy of the Unit under the guidance of the Director,
• Assist the Director in the development and implementation of a comprehensive evaluation and scholarly programme in line with the Unit's vision.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements: (Qualification, Skills & Experience):

• Possess a Master's degree in clinical, counselling, or educational psychology, at NQF level 9
• Registration with the HPCSA in one of the relevant categories above
  A minimum of five years' relevant experience

The undermentioned attributes would be added advantage:

• Exposure to or an interest in critical health approaches
• Experience or knowledge in community engagement and community development
• Demonstrable experience and/or knowledge of systemic behavioural health interventions
• Evidence of continued scholarly and/or research engagement

Required competencies: (skills, knowledge, and behavioural attributes)

• Demonstrated ability to work both unsupervised and collaboratively within a team to deliver results within agreed deadlines,
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders,
• Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills,
• Excellent verbal and written communication,
• Excellent facilitation and consensus-building skills,
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and adaptability,
• Excellent training skills,
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Experienced in analysing complex issues and facilitating appropriate solutions,
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations,
• Delivers high-quality, well-constructed, professional documentation and reports,
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at /9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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Organization:
Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehab

Job Summary:
This is a full-time position in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kristin Archer, PhD, Principal investigator. A Health Services Research Analyst with at least 2 years of clinical research is needed on the team to support a multi-center randomized clinical trial funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). This position will enroll and follow study subjects undergoing orthopaedic surgery at VUMC and will assure compliance with the study protocol. Responsibilities will include maintaining and updating study protocol; overseeing IRB initial submission, amendments, and continuing review; recruitment and follow-up of patients; implementing data audits and quality control procedures; ongoing communication with the PI and investigative team to ensure adherence to study protocol; overseeing weekly study meetings; and preparing funding reports and data reports for abstracts and manuscripts.

Key Functions and Expected Performances:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of study procedures and communication with investigators and federal sponsor
• Maintain IRB documentation and ensure research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and sponsor guidelines
• Recruit appropriate individuals for study participation according to study protocol which involves medical chart review and patient screening or interviewing
• Enroll eligible study participants
• Complete assessment procedures with study participants in clinic or remotely
• Schedule participants for initial and/or follow-up appointments
• Conduct follow-up calls, emails, or mailings related to study activities
• Communicate regularly and effectively with investigators and other members of the research team on an ongoing basis related to study protocol.
• Maintain study database
• Prepare data reports
• Attend weekly research team meetings
• Contribute to a positive work environment

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; 2-5 years preferred
• Ongoing access to reliable transportation
• Experience in REDCap is a plus

This position will work traditional, daytime business hours Monday-Friday.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
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Key Responsibilities

• Provides program management for project activities. Performs tasks related to the execution and operations of project.
• Fosters collaboration between team members, both internal and external to the project team. Maintains communication across project teams.
• Uses quantitative and qualitative research skills to participate in the design, coordination and conduct of research projects.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Study Design & Conduct (Intermediate): Applies qualitative and quantitative research methods to perform preparatory, regulatory, and analytic tasking within the life cycle of a study.
• Research Administration (Novice): Knowledgeable on all phases in the lifecycle of a sponsored research project. Well versed in and able to assist researchers in reducing compliance risks and assisting in routine and specialized processes.
• Data Management (Intermediate): Interpreting, analyzing and organizing reports and metrics.
• Data Analysis (Intermediate): The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.
• Presentation Skills (Intermediate): The ability to prepare effective presentations in content and function, able to speak competently to the level of the audience.

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World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.

Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications :
Work Experience :
Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :
2 years

Education :
Bachelor's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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• Direct the Finances of the department ensuring good governance and continued monitoring their off.
• Direct the departments work procedures while ensuring quality service delivery to students.
• Provide sector specific leadership through Consultancy, expertise sharing and negotiating ensuring the expansion, development and continued growth of the department.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Health promotion practices Health promotion programmingHealth services management

• Primary Health care practiceRelevant Legislation Interpersonal relationships

• Communication (oral and written) Decision Making Project management

• Report writing Computer literacy Time management
• Presentation skills
• Management of emergencies
• Innovation

• Hons. Degree in Nursing, a Masters degree would be an added advantage.
• A Management qualification would be an added advantage.
• 6 - 8 years relevant management experience as a professional nurse in a primary health care clinic, hospital, and or academic institution.
• Further certificates in adult clinical care, family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, ARV management, TB management and health care management.
• A valid drivers license with own transport is essential.

DISCLAIMER:Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 26 September 2025.